Depending on the specific cause of your pain, your treatment may include:

Physical therapy – This is one of the mainstays of treatment for thoracic spine pain. The goals of physical therapy are to improve mobility by addressing decreased or abnormal range of motion. It is also used to decrease pain and address any mechanical or muscular conditions, including any postural abnormalities, that may be present.

Medication – Anti-inflammatory medications (ibuprofen, naproxen), acetaminophen (Tylenol), and muscle relaxants can help provide short-term relief of symptoms, making it easier for you to participate in physical therapy.

Injections – If the combination of physical therapy and medications don’t provide enough relief, injections may deliver the long-term relief of symptoms you desire. Our specialists will attempt to identify the most likely pain generator and deliver medication via injection to that area with the use of image guidance. These injections can be both diagnostic and therapeutic.
Regenerative medicine – Regenerative medicine therapies include platelet rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell treatments.

Spinal Cord Stimulation – Spinal cord stimulation treatment is used in cases of refractory thoracic spine pain.
If these conservative treatments fail to provide adequate relief, surgery may be necessary. Our team will perform all appropriate diagnostic testing prior to your surgical consultation to determine the precise cause and location of your pain. These diagnostic tests will provide your surgeon with the information necessary to plan your procedure.